TOURISM MANAGEMENT (M.A.) (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM INDUSTRY THM504 1 2 3+0 3.0 8.0


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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 On completion of the course, the student should be able to: account for the importance of technological development and innovation for economic growth and increased competitiveness on a firm level,
2 critically discuss a firm's need to have a strategic and integrated approach to be able to successfully manage innovation and technical development,
3 analyse complex innovation processes in firms both internally and externally. This incorporates for instance basic knowledge about partnerships, alliances, research and development, commercialisation and industrial marketing.